Guyra

Guyra is positioned among the lower quartile of areas assessed nationally for population growth based on AreaSearch's assessment of recent, and medium term trends

The population of the suburb of Guyra is estimated at around 2,084 as of May 2026. This reflects an increase of 81 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 2,003 people. The change is inferred from the resident population of 2,079, estimated by AreaSearch following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2025 and an additional 31 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 7.0 persons per square kilometer. Guyra's growth rate of 4.0% since the 2021 census exceeded that of its SA3 area (2.3%) and SA4 region, marking it as a growth leader in the region. Population growth for the area was primarily driven by overseas migration, contributing approximately 84.0% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch utilises NSW State Government's SA2 level projections, released in 2022 with 2021 as the base year. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Considering projected demographic shifts, an above median population growth is projected for Australia's regional areas, with Guyra expected to grow by 259 persons to 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting a total increase of 12.2% over the 16 years.

AreaSearch assessment of residential development drivers sees a low level of activity in Guyra, placing the area among the bottom 25% of areas assessed nationally

Guyra has had minimal residential development activity in recent years, with an average of one dwelling approval per year over the past five years (a total of eight approvals). This low level of development reflects the rural nature of the area, where housing needs are typically met on a case-by-case basis rather than being driven by broader market demand. It is important to note that with such low approval numbers, yearly growth figures and relativities can vary significantly based on individual projects.

Guyra's development activity is considerably lower compared to the rest of NSW and also below national averages. Recent development in the area has been exclusively standalone homes, maintaining its rural character and emphasis on space. The estimated population density of 1019 people per dwelling approval reflects this quiet, low-activity development environment. According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, Guyra is projected to gain 254 residents by 2041.

If current construction levels persist, housing supply may lag behind population growth, potentially intensifying buyer competition and supporting price growth.

Guyra has strong levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 40% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly affect an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified one major project that will impact the region: Boorolong Wind Farm, New England Renewable Energy Zone (REZ), Armidale Region Bridge Renewal Project, and Doughboy Wind Farm are key projects, with the following list detailing those most relevant.

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While Guyra retains a healthy unemployment rate of 3.2%, recent employment declines have impacted its national performance ranking

Guyra has a balanced workforce with diverse sector representation. As of December 2025, its unemployment rate is 3.2%. The area's employment rate is 0.7% below Regional NSW's rate of 3.9%, and workforce participation is higher at 65.6%.

According to Census responses, 14.0% of residents work from home. Employment is concentrated in agriculture, forestry & fishing, health care & social assistance, and retail trade. Guyra has a significant employment specialization in agriculture, forestry & fishing, with an employment share 5.4 times the regional level. However, accommodation & food services are under-represented at 3.1% compared to Regional NSW's 7.8%.

The area may offer limited local employment opportunities based on Census data. In the 12 months prior, labour force decreased by 0.9%, employment declined by 0.8%, and unemployment remained unchanged. By comparison, Regional NSW saw an employment decline of 1.2% and a labour force decline of 0.8%. Jobs and Skills Australia forecasts national employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Guyra's employment mix suggests local employment could increase by 5.1% over five years and 11.5% over ten years, though this is a simplified extrapolation for illustrative purposes.

Income metrics place the area in the bottom 10% of locations nationally according to AreaSearch analysis

Guyra suburb's income level is below national average according to latest ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year ended June 2023. Median income among taxpayers in Guyra was $40,002 and average income stood at $50,311, compared to Regional NSW's figures of $52,390 and $65,215 respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since financial year ended June 2023, current estimates would be approximately $44,130 (median) and $55,503 (average) by March 2026. According to the 2021 Census, incomes in Guyra fall between the 4th and 17th percentiles nationally for households, families, and individuals. Income distribution shows 30.8% of population (641 individuals) earning within $400 - $799 range, differing from regional levels where $1,500 - $2,999 category predominates at 29.9%. Notably, 40.8% earn below $800 weekly after housing costs, indicating affordability pressures for many residents. After housing, 86.3% of income remains, ranking at only the 7th percentile nationally.

Guyra is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

Guyra's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, consisted of 95.8% houses and 4.1% other dwellings. This compares to Regional NSW's 82.6% houses and 17.4% other dwellings. Home ownership in Guyra was at 46.2%, with mortgaged dwellings at 25.7% and rented ones at 28.1%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,170, below Regional NSW's average of $1,733. Median weekly rent in Guyra was $260, compared to Regional NSW's $330. Nationally, Guyra's mortgage repayments were lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were substantially below the national figure of $375.

Guyra features high concentrations of lone person households and group households, with a lower-than-average median household size

Family households comprise 63.4% of all households, including 23.3% couples with children, 28.9% couples without children, and 9.8% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 36.6%, with lone person households at 32.6% and group households comprising 4.0%. The median household size is 2.3 people, which is smaller than the Regional NSW average of 2.4.

Educational outcomes in Guyra fall within the lower quartile nationally, indicating opportunities for improvement in qualification attainment

The area's university qualification rate is 16.1%, significantly lower than the NSW average of 32.2%. Bachelor degrees are most common at 11.7%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (2.3%) and graduate diplomas (2.1%). Vocational credentials are prevalent, with 41.8% of residents aged 15+ holding them - advanced diplomas at 8.6% and certificates at 33.2%. Educational participation is high, with 33.8% currently enrolled in formal education: 14.2% in primary, 10.5% in secondary, and 1.7% in tertiary education.

Educational participation is notably high, with 33.8% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 14.2% in primary education, 10.5% in secondary education, and 1.7% pursuing tertiary education.

Transport servicing is low compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility

Guyra has 78 active public transport stops offering a mix of train and bus services. These are covered by 12 routes, providing a total of 128 weekly passenger trips. The average distance to the nearest stop is 154 meters. Residents primarily commute outward, with car being the dominant mode at 89%, followed by bus at 5% and walking at 5%. On average, there are 1.4 vehicles per dwelling. According to the 2021 Census, 14.0% of residents work from home, which may reflect COVID-19 conditions.

Service frequency averages 18 trips per day across all routes, resulting in approximately one weekly trip per individual stop.

Health performance in Guyra is well below average with prevalence of common health conditions notable across both younger and older age cohorts

Guyra faces significant health challenges, as indicated by AreaSearch's assessment dated April 2021. Mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence were notably high across both younger and older age groups. Private health cover was found to be very low at approximately 47% of the total population (977 people), compared to 51.9% in Regional NSW and a national average of 55.7%.

The most common medical conditions were arthritis and asthma, affecting 11.0% and 9.2% of residents respectively, while 63.2% reported no medical ailments, similar to the 63.3% across Regional NSW. Working-age population health challenges were notable due to elevated chronic condition rates. The area had a higher proportion of seniors aged 65 and over at 25.5% (531 people), compared to 23.4% in Regional NSW. Health outcomes among seniors were above average, with national rankings even higher than the general population.

Guyra is considerably less culturally diverse than average when assessed alongside AreaSearch's national rankings for language and cultural background related metrics

Guyra, surveyed in June 2016, had low cultural diversity with 82.1% citizens, 91.2% born in Australia, and 94.1% speaking English only at home. Christianity dominated Guyra at 67.6%, compared to Regional NSW's 55.9%. Top ancestries were Australian (35.8%), English (31.6%), Scottish (7.9%).

Notably, Australian Aboriginal was higher at 6.2% in Guyra versus 4.6% regionally, while Hungarian and Vietnamese were also slightly higher at 0.2% each.

Guyra hosts a notably older demographic compared to the national average

Guyra's median age is 44 years, similar to Regional NSW's 43 and above the national average of 38 years. Compared to Regional NSW, Guyra has a higher proportion of residents aged 15-24 (13.1%) but fewer residents aged 35-44 (10.2%). Between the 2021 Census and now, the 15-24 age group has increased from 10.9% to 13.1%, while the 25-34 cohort has risen from 10.1% to 11.9%. Conversely, the 5-14 age group has decreased from 13.7% to 10.9%. By 2041, Guyra's age composition is expected to change significantly. The 25-34 age group is projected to grow by 32%, reaching 328 people from the current 247. Meanwhile, both the 15-24 and 5-14 age groups are expected to decline in population.